Joyce Lupiani
·5 min read
ATLANTA - If you are looking for something to eat or listen to this weekend, we've got you covered. Fans of the theater and live performances will want to check out the annual Fringe Festival. If you are willing to take a bit of a drive, head to Blairsville for the annual Scottish Festival or if you are a Ringer, head to Roswell to cath the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
Midnight Market ATL
What: An all-night happy hour for foodies who love to eat, drink, and dance.
When: June 7 & 8 from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Where: Atlantic Station
Tickets range from $25 to $75.
Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds '24
What: The legendary Rolling Stones are bringing their Hackney Diamonds '24 tour to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
When: 7:30 p.m. June 7
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
A Taste of Black Gwinnett
What: Food samples from local Black-owned restaurants.
When: 5-10 p.m. June 7
Where: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St. NW, Norcross
Georgia Celebrates Quilts
What: Georgia Celebrates Quilts is Georgia's largest juries and judged quilt show with over 300 quilts by artists from all over Georgia.
When: June 6-8
Where: Cobb County Civic Center, Marietta
Sesame Street The Musical
What: Experience Sesame Street on stage, written, directed, and produced by Jonathan Rockefeller. Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and other Sesame Street favorites in their very own musical.
When: Now through Aug. 4
Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta
First Friday Concert with The Wildflowers
What: The Wildflowers perform during the First Friday Concert.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. June 7
Where: 4316 Church St., Tucker
He Is Legend Presents: I Am Hollywood
What: He Is Legend performs with Johnny Booth, Codeseven, and The Seafloor Cinema at The Loft.
When: 7 p.m. June 7
Where: The Loft, 1374 W. Peachtree St. NW
WATCH: He Is Legend's Schuylar Croom talks about upcoming show in Atlanta
Chamblee Concert Series
What: The summer concert series kicks off with Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience.
When: 6:30 p.m. June 7
Where: 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee
GRIP: A Cirque Show
What: A modern circus feature Akrosphere aerialists.
When: June 7-9
Where: Lawrenceville Arts Center, 175 N. Clayton St., Lawrenceville
Belmont Stakes Watch Party
What: Watch the final leg of horse racing's annual Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, from 5 to 9 p.m.
When: 4 p.m. June 8
Where: ASW Whiskey Exchange, 1000 White St. SW
Fulton County Summer Fest
What: The 2024 Summer Fest features over 40 community-based organizations, several Fulton County departments, a live DJ, musical performances, and more. Families can enjoy a free day of fun and food while receiving information on health literacy, wellness, and behavioral health.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8
Where: Fulton County Health & Human Services Center
Beyoncé Drag Brunch: Cowboy Carter Edition
What: Drag Brunch dedicated to Beyoncé, featuring hits from her most recent album, Cowboy Carter, and more.
When: 12:30 p.m. June 9
Where: City Winery
Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus
What: The Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus celebrates Pride Month with a performance at the Children's Museum of Atlanta.
When: 11 a.m. June 8
Where: Children's Museum of Atlanta
Bourbon and Brisket Festival
What: Local barbecue, brisket and other food. Bourbon from Premier events. Live music and fun for the whole family.
When: 1-7 p.m. June 8
Where: The Battery Atlanta
Civil War History Day
What: Civil War living historians and music. Sewing demonstrations, beekeeper and leather stamper.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8
Where: Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, Cherokee Street NW, Kennesaw
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
What: The Virginia-Highland Summerfest returns for its 39th year with a weekend of fun, including fine art, crafts, live music, a 5K run, and children's activities.
When: June 8-9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Kickoff party 6-9 p.m. June 7)
Where: John C Howell Park, 797 Virginia Ave. NE, Atlanta
12th Annual Atlanta Fringe Festival
What: The Atlanta Fringe Festival features live improv comedy, theatre, puppetry, storytelling, circus arts, and more by indie artists. With 28 artists, 7 venues, and over 100 performances, there’s something for everyone.
When: June 3-9
Where: 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta
WATCH: Atlanta Fringe Festival returns with multiple performances, festival and more
Gwinnett Pride
What: Gwinnett Pride festival with live music and DJs, food and drinks, and local vendors.
When: Noon to 7 p.m. June 8
Where: Thrasher Park, 93 Park Drive, Norcross
Panda Family NightCrawler Overnight
What: Spend the night at Zoo Atlanta with a panda-themed family event, including exploring the zoo after hours with an Educator guide.
When: June 7-8, from 6 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Where: Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave SE
Lord of the Rings Trilogy at Aurora Cineplex
What: Watch Peter Jackson’s award-winning "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy," including "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "The Return of the King."
When: June 8, from 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell
Blairsville Scottish Festival Highland Games
What: Family event featuring Scottish games, vendors, food and beverages, and live entertainment.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8-9
Where: Blairsville
Kat Hasty & Maggie Antone: The Lonestars & Lovers Tour
What: Antone is a rising voice in country alternative music, and Hasty has been singing and writing music since childhood.
When: 9:15 p.m. June 8
Where: Eddie's Attic, Decatur
Kevin Hart
What: Actor and comedian Kevin Hart brings his Acting My Age tour to the Buckhead Theatre.
When: 8 p.m. June 9
Where: Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road
NEXT WEEKEND
Juneteenth Family Festival
What: Junteenth Family Festival featuring live music, food vendors, children's storytelling, free tours, vendor market, libations ceremony and more.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15
Where: Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
What: Poetry vs. Hip-Hop Father's Day edition with Malcolm-Jamal Warner
When: 7:30 p.m. June 16
Where: City Winery, 650 North Avenue NE., Atlanta
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